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Sr. Controls Engineer - Power Systems

Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce Salary
Mankato, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Job Description

Title : Sr. Controls Engineer - Power Systems

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Position Summary :

This position performs engineering work related to research, designing, and development of new products and interfacing of the Power systems related to Diesel Genset and Microgrid.

Key Accountabilities :

  • Be the Architect for development of power conversion-based applications & grids incl. algorithms & software.
  • Define technical requirement for selection of power electronic manufacturer and steering the manufacturers during course of the projects & applications.
  • Develop the systems Sizing and selection of power electronics components (including auxiliary circuits, filter, transformers, etc.)
  • Design controls systems for Research and Development programs
  • Develop special customer applications for Genset paralleling systems.
  • Establish systematic testing and validation regimes including corresponding laboratory set-up for the developed solutions.
  • Design interfaces between various proprietary hardware (ECU's, Gen control panels, PLC's, HMI's)
  • Work directly with controls and governor manufacturers to improve functionality and mitigate issues.
  • Develop simulation interface between electrical and mechanical applications in Genset systems.
  • Analyze voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs, PLC's, and other protective relays.
  • Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices
  • Responsible for following the ERP procedures per the company's quality system.
  • Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
  • Perform special projects as required.

Basic Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 5 years of Controls, Electrical, or Automation engineering experience, or 9 years of Controls, Electrical, or Automation engineering experience
  • Excellent experience in grid-tied AC-DC power converters and DC-DC power converters
  • Excellent knowledge of power conversion / drives platform and other available solutions
  • Experience in filter design and transformer selection for power conversion projects (both AC and DC)
  • Excellent knowledge of corresponding vendor specific programming tools for power conversion components
  • Excellent understanding of standard fault scenarios and corresponding solutions in electrical systems including power electronics
  • Strong experience with national and regional grid codes is a hard requirement (i.e., UL1741 (SA&SB), IEEE 1547) is a plus.
  • Strong experience in embedded code development (programming languages C or AutoCAD generations) or 2 years' experience required in HIL, MIL and SIL is a plus.
  • Excellent ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent ability to read and interpret general procedures and speak fluent English.
  • Excellent ability to read and interpret single line diagrams and ladder diagrams.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Office environment
  • While performing duties of this position, an employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate small items such as a keyboard or mouse.
  • Occasionally required to stand, reach, and / or grasp
  • Frequently required to walk within the work environment.
  • There are no specific vision requirements.
  • Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

    We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

    Job Posting Date

    15 Jan 2025; 00 : 01

    Pay Range

    90,985 - $136,477-Annually

    Location : Mankato, MN

    Benefits

    Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

    The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

    We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

    Salary : $90,985 - $136,477

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